Question

This month, Chun's office produced 600 pounds of garbage. Chun wants to reduce the weight of garbage produced by 8%. What is the target weight, y, for the garbage produced?

Answer 1

y = 552 lb

Explanation:

Since he wants to reduce the garbage by 8%, he wants the garbage to be 92% of what it is this month.

y = 92% of 600 lb

y = 0.92 × 600 lb

y = 552 lb